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Courtesy of Free Malaysia Today (EPA Images). Civil servants and supporters of the department of education rally outside the department in Washington.
Sonoma State Students face uncertain financial future amid dismantling of Department of Education
April 8, 2025
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Courtesy of Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/san-francisco-oakland-bay-bridge-19840931/
Big changes for Sonoma State: Shared services on the way and presidential search continues
April 8, 2025
Sonoma State Interim President Emily Cutrer give a report during the Academic Senate on April 3 in Stevenson Hall.
Academic Senate passes resolution for vote of “no-confidence” for SSU administrators and the CSU chancellor
April 7, 2025
The first national demonstration for women’s rights in over 50 years shown on Connecticut Avenue NW in Washington, DC August 26, 1970. Photo by Warren K. Leffler. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Honoring women’s legacy
March 24, 2025
Sonoma State Star staff and editors talk to Sonoma State Communications Professor Emily Acosta Lewis on March 11.
Q&A with Emily Acosta Lewis
March 21, 2025
The State Department is spying on students
The State Department is spying on students
March 31, 2025
10 Steps for Dismantling your University and continuing Institutionalized Racism; a handbook
10 Steps for Dismantling your University and continuing Institutionalized Racism; a handbook
March 11, 2025
The Instagram post from North Bay Organizing Project
ICE Confirmed in Sonoma County
March 6, 2025
Sonoma State Interim President Emily Cutrer answers questions from the Sonoma State Star editors and staff. 1/4
Q&A with the President
February 27, 2025
The Sonoma State community protested in the Seawolf Plaza as the Town Hall meeting was held virtually.
Sonoma State slashes departments that reflect Trump’s executive orders
February 20, 2025
Redwood bikeshare bike rack at the SSU Student Center on 4/6/2025
New affordable public transit options arrive at Sonoma State University
April 9, 2025
Sonoma State students have spoken, now lets take action
Sonoma State students have spoken, now lets take action
March 27, 2025
Study Spots Ahead of Midterms That Students Should Know About
Study Spots Ahead of Midterms That Students Should Know About
March 10, 2025
SSU Career Center, located in Schulz 1000 across from the library. Soon to be relocated to the second floor of the student center.
The Door to Endless Job Ventures and Career Opportunities: SSU Career Fair
March 10, 2025
Three convenient weekend excursion destinations for SSU students
Three convenient weekend excursion destinations for SSU students
February 26, 2025
Oligarchic political power shapes US education systems
Oligarchic political power shapes US education systems
April 10, 2025
Immigration under Trump is just the tip of the ICE-berg
Immigration under Trump is just the tip of the ICE-berg
April 8, 2025
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Phone addiction is a problem on campus
March 29, 2025
Yosemite, 2023
Did Trump and Elon really just cut all national parks and forests?
March 26, 2025
Timothee Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet: When Honesty beats Modesty
March 10, 2025
SSU Ceramics studio // Courtesy of art.sonoma.edu
Art students react with concern as CSU continues with plans to integrate AI
March 25, 2025
The dance piece 'Anchored', choreographed by Christine Cali and Kristen Daley // Photo courtesy of James Wirth
Beyond the stage: Christine Cali
March 16, 2025
A screen originally used in the set as a painting, switches to “We won’t go quietly” in demonstration at the end of Perfect Arrangement performance. // Courtesy of Brennan Spark.
“We will not go quietly” chant student actors in demonstration following Perfect Arrangement Performance
March 14, 2025
Artwork by Bambi Waterman taken on Feb. 27. // STAR
Land, Sky, and Sea: ‘A Tapestry of Perspectives’ exhibition tackles climate change through art
March 14, 2025
Philosophy Major Meg Whitener stands next to her piece ‘Boyhood’ at the SSU Outdoor Gallery.
Artist Spotlight: Meg Whitener
March 10, 2025
Inside the lawsuit: A conversation with the athletes taking on SSU
Inside the lawsuit: A conversation with the athletes taking on SSU
April 9, 2025
Photo courtesy of SSU Athletics
Softball struggles to find consistency
March 27, 2025
Photo courtesy of SSU Athletics
Talia Gutman stars for SSU golf
March 27, 2025
Photo courtesy of GoodFon // https://www.goodfon.com/sports/wallpaper-gazon-trava-miachi-perchatka-bita-basketbol-futbol-regbi-spo.html
Sonoma State student-athletes file lawsuit against University over athletics program cuts
March 26, 2025
Sonoma State Basketball Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sports Hiatus
Sonoma State Basketball Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sports Hiatus
March 10, 2025
Voices from the community
Voices from the community
March 15, 2025
Arthur Jones, fourth-year statistics major, Juan Maggi, fourth-year statistics major, Matt Pitchford, fourth-year math education major, Pierce Rexford, fourth-year statistics major, and Brandon Keck, fourth-year statistics major. Lobo’s restaurant is their favorite place to go on campus to enjoy each other's company and good food.
Sonoma State students’ favorite spots on campus
May 14, 2024
Students for Justice in Palestine set up protest encampment at Sonoma State
Students for Justice in Palestine set up protest encampment at Sonoma State
April 30, 2024
I can’t play Call of Duty anymore
April 2, 2024
CFA Members and Faculty along Rohnert Park Expressway on Jan 22.
CSU faculty strike for better working conditions
January 23, 2024
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Feeling poisoned by nature? You’re not alone

Willow Ornellas, Staff Writer
March 8, 2022
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[Photo] Students, community leaders volunteer after devastation

October 18, 2017
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[Photo] Experiment highlights brain’s function in decision making

October 4, 2017
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[Photo] SSU 5K proceeds help alleviate financial strain for student

September 13, 2017
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International Education Exchange Council encourages global awareness

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
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French election candidate Le Pen raises global concerns

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
May 2, 2017
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Judy Sakaki formally sworn in as president of Sonoma State at university ceremony

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017
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Olympic gold medalist speaks on social justice

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017

Sonoma State University will now require its faculty to hold specific office hours

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
April 11, 2017
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Latino Family Summit entices future SSU students

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
March 28, 2017

New probation policy clarifies path back to SSU

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
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President Sakaki meets with Alianza for Equity

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017
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Sonoma County supervisors pledge to defend undocumented citizens

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
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Wine Business announces courses for this spring

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
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Sakaki’s statement opens diversity discussion

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017
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Sonoma State stands with undocumented students

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
January 31, 2017
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Oakland community rebuilds after deadly fire

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
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SSU Chicano Studies lecturer elected as Santa Rosa Junior College trustee

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
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Students have new ways to help the hungry and homeless

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
December 3, 2016
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Sonoma State lecturer wants to put students first as SRJC trustee

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
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For students who are homeless or missing meals, local help is available

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
October 18, 2016
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SMART train to begin operating soon

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
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A look beyond the airwaves

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016
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Deaf model creates lasting impact

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016
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Freshman Year Experience: strengthening student-faculty bonds

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
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Sonoma Preserves, a hidden gem

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
September 7, 2016
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As department funds drop, so do students

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
August 30, 2016
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